There's a new GM in town
The Cubs introduced their new general manager this week, Carter Hawkins. Cubs Weekly host Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki sum up the top takeaways from Hawkins' introductory press conference and explain how they think he fits in alongside Jed Hoyer in the front office.Plus, Menaker and Taylor McGregor detail their respective experiences doing in-game sideline reports throughout the 2021 season and all the challenges and changes that came with that role. Such topics include the impact of fans on the broadcasts, interacting with players for stories and the differences in this season compared to 2020.
21 Okt 202145min
A comprehensive rundown of Double-A Tennessee with Mick Gillispie
Longtime Tennessee Smokies play-by-play broadcaster Mick Gillispie joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with Tony Andracki and Lance Brozdowski about the organization's Double-A affiliate.Weaving in hilarious stories about Ryne Sandberg and Jody Davis, Gillispie explains what the last two years have been like down in the minor leagues and how some of the Cubs' top prospects have fared at the Double-A level. From Brennen Davis to Christopher Morel to Caleb Kilian to a slew of under-the-radar players to keep an eye on, Gillispie provides his firsthand account of the youngsters coming up through the farm system.
27 Aug 202143min
Analyzing the Cubs new-look farm system
This week's edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast is all about the future. We welcome in MLB Pipeline's senior writer Jim Callis to break down the organization's top prospects, including how Brailyn Marquez's injury affects his stock, when Brennen Davis might arrive at Wrigley Field and initial takeaways from the Cubs' trade deadline haul.Plus, news and notes on Reginald Preciado, Kohl Franklin, Alexander Canario, Caleb Kilian, Cristian Hernandez and which prospect the Cubs received at the deadline was most surprising.Tony Andracki and Lance Brozdowski also preview the Marquee Sports Network Top 20 Cubs prospect midseason list that is set to hit the digital sphere in the coming days.
12 Aug 202137min
Second half storylines and catching up with Marty Pevey
22 Juli 202127min
The next wave of Cubs prospects
This edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast is all about the next wave of talent in the organization.Cubs scouting director Dan Kantrovitz stopped by the pod to run down the team's haul in this week's MLB Draft and explained how the organization ramped up for the draft and how the Cubs evaluate amateur prospects.Marquee Sports Network's Tony Andracki and Lance Brozdowski also discuss a couple of pitching prospects already in the Cubs system: Ryan Jensen and Max Bain, who are currently developing in with Class-A South Bend.
15 Juli 202135min
Picking a lane at the trade deadline
The Cubs ended their 11-game losing streak Wednesday night at Wrigley Field - could this be the start of a hot stretch for the team? The schedule is certainly in their favor. Tony Andracki and Andy Martinez dissect the win, put the 11-game losing streak into perspective and dive into the next few weeks that will dictate the future of the franchise. Is Jed Hoyer's mind already made up on what path his front office should take at the deadline? What has to happen for the Cubs to get back into the race and become buyers? If they do become sellers, who goes at the deadline? Plus, injury updates and what does the future hold for Jake Arrieta, Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson?
8 Juli 202142min
Summarizing the Cubs first half of the season with Sarah Langs
MLB.com reporter/researcher Sarah Langs joins the Cubs Weekly Podcast to chat with host Elise Menaker and Tony Andracki about the first half of the Cubs season.From a statistical dive into the team's performance to providing context for Kris Bryant's versatility to how the NL Central race will play out as the season moves on, Langs provides insight on the Cubs' first 81 games.The panel also discusses the top storylines in baseball so far this season, including Patrick Wisdom's incredible rookie year with the Cubs.
1 Juli 202129min
A combined no-no and zooming out on the month of June
The Cubs made history Thursday night in LA with the franchise's first combined no-hitter. Elise Menaker was on the ground in LA for all the festivities and joined the Cubs Weekly Podcast to discuss the momentous occasion with Andy Martinez and Tony Andracki. The panel breaks down the highlights from the combined no-no, including the relievers pitching without realizing what was going on, Willson Contreras' involvement and an interview with Craig Kimbrel right after the game. We also hear from Champ Pederson, Joc's older brother, on receiving his World Series ring before Thursday's game and what that moment meant to him. Plus, our panel zooms out on a difficult month of June for the Cubs and how the team has been able to stay afloat in the playoff race despite facing elite opponents and enduring grueling road trips.
25 Juni 202134min
